Physical Security Compliance Consultant
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Overview
Compensation
$70-$100/hour
Job Description
Compensation: 70-100/hrKey Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for NERC CIP-006, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and audit requirements.*
- Conduct physical security risk assessments for BES Cyber Systems and critical facilities, including substations, control rooms, data centers, and generation sites.*
- Design, review, and validate physical security controls, including: *
- Perimeter security (fencing, barriers, gates)* *
- Access control systems (badging, biometrics)* *
- Video surveillance (CCTV, monitoring, retention)* *
- Intrusion detection and alarm systems*
- Develop and maintain physical security plans, procedures, and evidence required for NERC audits.*
- Support NERC compliance audits, self-certifications, spot checks, and mitigation activities.*
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, engineering, and facilities teams to align physical and cyber security requirements.*
- Evaluate third-party/vendor physical security solutions for compliance and operational fit.*
- Provide guidance on incident response, access management, and physical security monitoring.*
- Stay current on NERC standards, regulatory updates, and industry best practices in critical infrastructure protection.
- 5+ years of experience in physical security within the energy sector (electric utility, power generation, transmission, or energy infrastructure).*
- Direct, hands-on experience with NERC CIP-006, including implementation and audit support.*
- Strong understanding of NERC CIP standards and their application to BES environments.*
- Experience performing physical security assessments at operational energy facilities.*
- Knowledge of access control systems, CCTV, alarms, and perimeter security technologies.*
- Experience working in regulated environments with formal compliance and documentation requirements.*
- Ability to work independently and consult with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with additional NERC CIP standards (e.g., CIP-005, CIP-007, CIP-010, CIP-011).*
- Background in substation security, control center security, or generation plant security.*
- Certifications such as: *
- CPP (Certified Protection Professional)* *
- PSP (Physical Security Professional)* *
- CISSP or other security-related certifications*
- Experience supporting incident investigations or regulatory findings remediation.*
- Familiarity with DOE, TSA, or DHS critical infrastructure guidance.
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